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Ever watch a commercial for a push-up bra and wonder whether it really performs as well as looks on-screen? Well, check this out. Lingerie company Wacoal released this commercial in Thailand for its "Mood" boost-up bra—and there's a wild twist at the end that you have to see to believe! Spoiler: It's a guy! Yes, Wacoal cast a guy—and decked him out in a wig, false eyelashes, and full makeup—in the commercial to drive home the point that no matter what your bosom size, their bra will work for you. What do you think of this commercial? Tell us in the comments, below! And tell me, what other women's products do you think companies could try to advertise on men? Photo: Getty Images read more

A few weeks ago, a Dressed reader wrote in asking for specific advice on how exactly a woman can know if her bra "fits." As in, what should it look like? Where should the band be placed? How should the straps fit? Well, ladies, your wish is my command! I checked in with Liz Smith, Wacoal's bra expert, and got the inside scoop. "A great-fitting bra should lift, support, contain, and be comfortable," she says. "If you're looking in a mirror, all of your breast tissue should be contained in the cups, and the underwires should completely clear your breast tissue. The center of the bra, called a bridge, gore, or center front, should touch your chest wall. Your straps should stay up on your shoulders once adjusted. The back of the bra needs to sit low and snug on your back to anchor the bra. If the back of the bra rides up, the girls are going to head south in the front." Smith also suggests the Elbow Test. "Stand sideways to a mirror and bend your arm at the elbow with you palm facing down. Your bust should be centered between your shoulder and elbow in the middle read more